Quarantine (2008)

About Quarantine

Quarantine is an American horror movie directed by John Erick Dowdle and released in 2008. It is a remake of the Spanish film REC and centers on a television reporter and her cameraman who get trapped inside a building which is being quarantined by the CDC, all while trying to avoid a terrifying and deadly virus.

Making/Production

The movie was produced by Roy Lee, Doug Davison and Sergio Aguero under the banner of Vertigo Entertainment. The screenplay was written by John Erick Dowdle and his brother Drew Dowdle.

Actors

• Jennifer Carpenter as Angela Vidal - Fearlessly depicted the role of a determined reporter who gets trapped in a quarantine building.
• Steve Harris as Scott Percival - Harris flawlessly portrays a steadfast cameraman who tries to document every horrific moment.
• Jay Hernandez as Jake - Hernandez excelled in the role of a heroic firefighter trying to help those affected.

Trivia/Interesting Facts

• The movie is shot in "found footage" format to provide a realistic touch.
• It's a remake of the Spanish film REC.
• The apartment building's exteriors are from a real building in Los Angeles, while the interiors were all built on a sound stage.

Awards

While the movie did not win any known awards, it was popular among fans and critics for its frightful elements, making it a horror classic over the years.

Quotes

• Angela Vidal: "We are going to stay with you till the very end."
• Scott Percival: "Just keep rolling. Maybe they'll see we're innocent."

Music/Soundtrack

The soundtrack for Quarantine was composed by Doug Hemphill. Despite the terrifying nature of the images depicted in the film, the background score played a considerable role in enhancing the suspenseful atmosphere.

Overall

Quarantine successfully caters to the avid horror movie enthusiasts with its suspenseful plot twists, gruesome visuals, and portrayal of human anxieties in crises.